Biden Calls Texas Voting Restrictions Bill ‘Wrong and Un-American’
President Joe Biden is not holding back when it comes to his thoughts on a Texas voting restrictions bill. The president wrote in a statement over the weekend, “It’s part of an assault on democracy that we’ve seen far…
President Joe Biden is not holding back when it comes to his thoughts on a Texas voting restrictions bill.
The president wrote in a statement over the weekend, “It’s part of an assault on democracy that we’ve seen far too often this year — and often disproportionately targeting Black and Brown Americans.”
“It’s wrong and un-American,” he added. “In the 21st century, we should be making it easier, not harder, for every eligible voter to vote.”
Texas Republicans pushed for voting restrictions, which would “eliminate drive-thru voting, empower partisan poll watchers and limit voting on Sundays, when many Black churchgoers head to the polls,” The Associated Press reports.
The Republicans’ changes on the bill had to be approved before midnight on Sunday. However, Texas Democrats left the state House floor on Sunday, causing Republicans not to have the quorum needed to approve the bill — at least for now.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) wrote in a statement on Sunday night that he will be adding “election integrity and bail reform” to the special session agenda.